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Eli Theoden Rose
EliTRose2@gmail.com
(520) 444-2119
Education
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Biology
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521 Dec. 2000
General Associate in Science
Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106 Dec. 1995
Reports and Presentations
 Report: Halterman, M., Rose, E., McNeil, S., and Tracy, D. Yellow-billed Cuckoo Distribution, Abundance and
Habitat Use on the Lower Colorado River And Tributaries, 2008 Annual Report to the Bureau of Reclamation
(LCR MSCP).
 Report: Dockens, P.E.T., T.C. Ashbeck, and E. Rose. 2007. Southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed
cuckoo surveys along the Gila River at Fort Thomas Preserve, Graham County, Arizona: 2007 summary report.
EcoPlan Associates, Inc., Mesa, Arizona.
 Report: Pratt, R., Rose, E., and Woodworth, B. Puaiohi Recovery Project Progress Report, 2002. Report to
Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, USGS-Biological Resources Division, Volcano, Hawaii.
 Poster Presentation: Apache Cicadas (Diceroprocta apache) as a potential driving factor for Yellow-billed
Cuckoo populations within the lower Colorado River Drainage, Presented at the Coopers/AOU 2010 annual
meeting (Earned Certificate of Recognition, YBCU Symposium).
 Presentation: Yellow-billed Cuckoo Survey Training Workshop, with Murrelet Halterman, Diane Tracy and
Shannon McNeil 2-3rd
June 2009.
 Presentation: Beginning Birding Workshop for Audubon International Migratory Bird Day, 13June2006.
 Presentation: Research and Monitoring of the Yellow-billed cuckoo on the San Pedro River; Presentation to
ARASA (Associacion Regional Ambiental Sonora Arizona), August 2003.

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Biological Field Experience
 RESEARCH TECHNICIAN March 2010-Present
North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC 27695) Supervisor: Dr. Ted Simons
 Responsibilities: 1. Surveys, monitoring, and research for the American Oystercatcher. 2. Capture and banding
(with stainless steel bands) oystercatcher chicks to develop growth curves. 3. Assist with research and
development of a video camera system, ambient sound recording system, and false egg heart rate monitor system
used to monitor oystercatchers’ response to military aircraft over-flights. 4. Database development and
maintenance using MS Access and MS Excel.
 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE April 2008-March 2010
Southern Sierra Research Station (Weldon, CA 93283) Supervisor: Dr. Murrelet Halterman
 Responsibilities: 1. Hire, train, and supervise seasonal technicians in all aspects of research. 2. Oversee data
entry, storage, and field logistics in my research area. 3. Capture and monitoring of adult Yellow-billed Cuckoos.
4. Cuckoo presence/absence surveys. 5. Nest-site characterization plot surveys. 6. Conduct research on site
selection for microclimate, vegetation, and prey base variables: Soil Moisture, Temperature, Humidity, Cicada
Presence, and Arthropod Sampling. 7. Design and Implement Arthropod Sampling Method to establish arthropod
diversity at study sites. 8. Assist in the design and development of the complex project database using MS
Access, and ArcGIS9. 9. Organize and manage data, paperwork, and invoicing.
 TRAIL SURVEY TECHNICIAN September-November 2007
Arizona Trail Association (Phoenix, AZ. 85067-6736) Supervisor: Jeff Lark
 Responsibilities: 1. Delineate sections of the White Canyon Passage portion of the Arizona Trail. 2. Stake, Pin
and flag trail in preparation for trail construction crew. 3. Document and report route to the ATA and the Bureau
of Land Management.
 SEASONAL WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST May-December 2007
EcoPlan Associates Inc. (Mesa, AZ 85210) Supervisor: Tom Ashbeck
 Responsibilities: 1. Conduct, document, and report endangered species surveys for the southwestern subspecies
of the Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax trailii ssp. extimas). 2. Logistics, planning, implementation, and reporting
of Threatened Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) surveys.
 FIELD ASSISTANT March-April 2007
University of California, Davis (Davis, CA 95616) Supervisor: Dr. Alan Krakauer
 Responsibilities: 1. Collect and analyze video, acoustic and photographic data using Arcview, IMovie,
Photoshop, Raven, and Syrinx programs. 2. Identification of individual Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus
urophasianus) on Lek using “buttprints” created with video and still photos. 3. Cooking and cleaning consistent
with a shared living situation.
 FISHERIES TECHNICIAN September-October 2006
Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. (Green River, WY 82935) Supervisor: Aaron Kern
 Responsibilities: 1. Fish Sampling using electroshock techniques. 2. Stream habitat and structure assessment
according to protocol. 3. Use and maintenance of equipment. 4. Assisting with restoration of cutthroat trout
populations in the La-Barge watershed (stream treatment).
 NONGAME BIOLOGIST August-September 2006
Wyoming Game and Fish (Lander, WY 82520) Supervisor: Martin Grenier
 Responsibilities: 1.Spotlight surveys for the endangered Black-footed Ferret (Mustela nigripes) by vehicle and
on foot. 2. Maintain and repair project equipment.

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 WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST ASSISTANT April-June 2006
Arizona Coop. Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (Tucson, AZ 85721) Supervisor: Chris Kirkpatrick
 Responsibilities: 1. Point counts for riparian and adjacent upland birds of SE Arizona. 2. Nest searching and
monitoring. 3. Capture and banding of target birds. 4. Nestling growth measurements. 5. Invertebrate sampling
using vertical sticky trap arrays. 6. I also assisted with a nest manipulation study on red faced warblers which
included video monitoring of nests and nest searching with montane birds.
 RESEARCH ASSISTANT April-June 2005
Arizona Coop. Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (Tucson, AZ 85721) Supervisor: Dominic Laroche
 Responsibilities: 1. Point counts for montane forest birds in the Sky Islands of SE Arizona. 2. Species specific
surveys for Buff-breasted Flycatchers (Empindonax fulvifrons) and Band-tailed Pigeons (Columba fasciata).
3. Visual and dendrocronological interpretation of site specific fire history (taking wedge samples and tree cores).
4. Vegetation structure sampling. 5. Assist with a nest manipulation study of Red-faced Warblers (Cardellina
rubrifrons), nest searching and video monitoring of montane forest birds.
 PROJECT COORDINATOR June-October 2005, May-October 2004
TEAM LEADER May-October 2003
FIELD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN June-September 2001
Southern Sierra Research Station (Weldon, CA 93283) Supervisor: Dr. Murrelet Halterman
 Responsibilities: 1. Supervise up to six researchers monitoring the Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus
americanus) on the San Pedro River in SE Arizona. 2. Scheduling for a multi-faceted project. 3. Maintain and
repair equipment and supplies. 4. Target netting, bleeding and attaching transmitters to birds. 5. Tracking birds
using Radio-telemetry. 6. Perform and document YBCU playback surveys. 7. Nest searching and monitoring
with video. 8. Collect habitat structure and composition data. 9. Enter and proof data using Microsoft Word,
Excel and Arcview GIS software.
 BI0LOGICAL TECHNICIAN August - December 2002
USFS/ PSW Research Station (Arcata, CA 95521) Supervisor: Sherri Miller
 Responsibilities: 1. Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) habitat assessment and vegetation surveys
according to protocol. 2. Extended time camping in the field. 3. Data entry using Microsoft™ Access.
 ORNITHOLOGICAL ASSISTANT III February-August 2002
FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT February-May 2001
Research Corporation, University of Hawaii (HI 96718) Supervisor: Bethany Woodworth
 Responsibilities: 1. Radio telemetry (tracking both on ground and from a helicopter) of captive reared Puaiohi
(Myadestes palmeri) released into the Alakai Swamp of high elevation Kauai. 2. Establish a protocol for and
perform census for the Puaiohi. 3. Conduct behavioral observations, nest searches and band re-sighting. 4. Data
entry and analysis using Arcview and Excel. 5. Report findings to the USGS.
 FIELD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN February-August 2000
Scotia Pacific Company LLC (Scotia, CA 95565) Supervisor: Andre Logie
 Responsibilities: 1. Conduct and document Spotted Owl (Stryx occidentalis) surveys. 2. Locate and establish
survey stations. 3. Night-time navigation. 4. Four-wheel drive and quad safety.
 FIELD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN May-July 1998 and 1999
Mad River Biologists (Arcata, CA 95521) Supervisor: Ron Levalley
 Responsibilities: 1. Conduct and document Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) surveys. 2. Work
and camp independently for extended periods of time. 3. Avian Point counts for monitoring landbird presence.
4. Vegetation sampling including species and structure data. 5. Navigation with map and compass.

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Relevant Skills
 Plant Identification using dichotomous keys (Jepson Manual of California plants, Arizona Plants)
 Experience with ArcGIS9, MS Access and Excel, as well as a variety of audio and video manipulation software
 Boating Experience (Boater Safety Certification CA and AZ 2009)
 Rock climbing and rope handling experience including self belay and rescue techniques
 Four-Wheel Drive, ATV and Quad use (ATV Safety Institue E-course Certification 2010)
 Helicopter Safety Training (USGS February 2002, BOR May 2010)
 GPS, Map and Compass
 Ability to communicate in Spanish
 Construction Skills (I have worked in the trades off and on for over 10 years)
 Small Trailer Handling (Utility, dump, and boat trailers)
 Chain Saw Handling and Safety
 Fisheries Electroshock equipment; use, care, and maintenance
Volunteer Experience
 Yellow-billed Cuckoo Conservation Plan Working Group member, October 2008-Present
 Red-cockaded Woodpecker Surveys with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, March 2010
 Dunlin Capture and Radio Telemetry with Eco-studies Institute, Jan. 2009
 Docent and Interpreter for the San Pedro House, June 2004 to October 2007
 SPRNCA Surface Flow Analysis, BLM/Nature Conservancy 2004 and 2005
 Riparian Habitat Restoration with Proyecto Corridor Collibri, Aug. 2004
 Turkey Vulture Migration Count with Southern Sierra Research Station, Oct. 2003
 Mist Netting site attendant (MAPS Protocol) with USFS Redwood Sciences Laboratory, Sep. to Nov. 2000
 Common Murre Restoration Project, USFWS and Humboldt State University, removing decoys Aug. 1998
 Wildlife Recovery, Humboldt State University; cleaning oiled birds after 1997 oil spill on Humboldt Bay
Relevant Coursework
 Ornithology I & II
 Neotropical Migrants
 Wetland Habitats
 Upland Habitats
 Intro to Soil Science
 Plant Taxonomy
 Plant Ecology
 Wildlife Diseases
 Ecology of Shorebirds
 Marine Mammals
 Population Ecology